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Join the Movement: Domestic Violence Advocate Job Openings

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of survivors? Our state has several openings for dedicated Domestic Violence Advocates and other roles to provide critical support, resources, and advocacy for individuals affected by domestic violence. These positions offer the opportunity to work directly with survivors, connect them to essential services, and promote safety and empowerment. Whether you have experience in advocacy, social services, or crisis intervention, your skills can help create lasting change. Explore openings across the state and become part of a compassionate team committed to ending domestic violence. Apply today and be a voice for change!

Hope Villages of America

Shift Supervisor Advocate

JOB SUMMARY:Under the general direction of the Safe House Shelter Manager (in backup capacity), the Shift Supervisor Advocate is responsible for providing direction for teammates on shift, providing coverage as an Advocate in the Safe House, and taking turns with the other members of the on-call team. The position will facilitate and provide support group activities for participants and lead house meetings. The Shift Supervisor Advocate supervisory responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, ensuring client files are complete and comply with necessary evaluation standards from funding agencies and coordinating the orientation, training, and supervision of volunteers or staff providing groups. Advocate responsibilities include providing information about crime victims’ rights, crisis stabilization, safety planning, law enforcement and victim advocacy, providing referrals, assisting in securing stable housing, assisting in identifying and securing employment and service planning in support of recovery and self-sufficiency.

The Shelter for Abused Women and Children

On-Call Emergency Shelter Advocate

JOB SUMMARY:The Shelter’s Emergency Shelter Advocates offer empowerment-based advocacy, counseling, crisis intervention, and wrap-around services to support victims of domestic violence and human trafficking. They assist these individuals in navigating dangerous situations and connect them to vital resources and community support systems to ensure short and long-term safety.

Domestic Abuse Council

Residential Advocate

JOB SUMMARY: The Overnight Residential Advocate is a key member of our shelter team, responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and supportive environment for survivors of domestic violence residing at DAC emergency shelter. This position requires a high level of independence, motivation, and attention to detail while being comfortable working independently during overnight hours. While providing crisis support and basic advocacy services, overnight staff also take the lead on shelter cleaning, room turnovers, and accurate documentation to support both resident services and agency compliance with Department of Children and Families (DCF) standards.

The Salvation Army

Resident Victim Advocate

JOB SUMMARY: This is a full-time position working approximately 35 hours a week in a domestic violence shelter. Successful completion of Domestic Violence Core Competency training within 90 days of employment and attends at least 16 hours of continuing education in domestic violence to maintain State of Florida Core Competency Certification is required.

Refuge House

Leon County Courthouse Injunction Advocate

JOB SUMMARY: Provides direct support to individuals seeking legal protection through domestic violence injunctions and typically requires strong knowledge of domestic violence dynamics, legal processes, and advocacy skills, as well as the ability to provide compassionate, trauma-informed support.

Harbor House of Central Florida

Early Victim Engagement Advocate

JOB SUMMARY: The EVE Advocate works closely with partners in the criminal justice system to identify survivors of domestic violence in high lethality cases. Assesses survivors' needs and provides advocacy and case management services to the individuals and families involved, including support throughout the criminal court process.

Domestic Abuse Shelter, Inc

Child Welfare Advocate

JOB SUMMARY: The Domestic Abuse Shelter has opening for FT Child Welfare Advocate in our CPI Program. This is a non-degreed, non-exempt position that will require the advocate to work collaboratively in a consulting role with DCF CPI child welfare staff. Facilitate or co-facilitate DV training with/for DCF staff. Safety plan with participants, explain DV services available, provide service management and referrals. Complete registration paperwork and service documentation for victims of domestic violence who enter Outreach services. Child Welfare and Child Protection Program is a collaborative effort between DAS, DCF Child Welfare staff and other CBC child welfare professionals to provide an optimal coordinated community response to families experiencing the co-occurrence of domestic violence and child abuse. This program will establish a partnership in which the Domestic Violence Child Welfare Advocate is co-located within the DCF CPI unit facility. The advocate provides consultation to child protection staff, referral services to survivors, and attends monthly meetings between all partnering stakeholders to develop strategies to resolve any barriers or issues.

The Salvation Army

Resident Victim Advocate

JOB SUMMARY:This is a part time position working approximately 29 hours a week in a domestic violence shelter. Successful completion of Domestic Violence Core Competency training within 90 days of employment and attends at least 16 hours of continuing education in domestic violence to maintain State of Florida Core Competency Certification is required.

Harbor House of Central Florida

Shelter Services Advocate

JOB SUMMARY: Harbor House of Central Florida, located in Orlando, FL, is actively seeking a full-time Shelter Services Advocate (various shifts available) to provide advocacy, support, crisis intervention, safety planning, and lethality assessments to survivors of domestic violence residing in our emergency shelter. This entry-level position offers a $16 hourly wage with excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been searching for, apply today!

The Shelter for Abused Women and Children

Primary Prevention Advocate

JOB SUMMARY: The Primary Prevention Children’s Advocate provides engaging educational content and training to local children and youth to cultivate a safer future free from bullying, domestic violence, and intimate partner violence. This role serves as a positive mentor, influencer, and role model with the goal of reducing risk factors linked to unhealthy relationships, toxic behaviors, and teen dating violence. Some direct service is required and delivered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with The Shelter’s policies, DCF guidelines, and private grant deliverables.

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